At least 3 killed following explosion in Kunduz province

According to local authorities in northern Kunduz province at least 3 people including an Afghan child was killed following an explosion in this province. The incident took place late Monday afternoon in Imam Sahib district.

Imam Sahib district chief Imanuddin Quraishi confirming the report said the incident took place inside a house where suspected militants were busy to manufacture improvised explosive device. .

Mr. Quraishi further added an Afghan kid along with 2 suspected militants were killed following the incident.

He also said Afghan security forces discovered and seized several improvised explosive device following the explosion from the same house.

The house owner was also arrested in connection to the incident and assisting the militant groups.